FOOTNOTE

  The machine hung over the orb, watching, recording, examining the flora and fauna below.  After inputting all the factors, projecting a myriad of future paths; the program came to a decision.

  The machine released the asteroid from its tow and headed to the next in its circuit.  Until its next pass…..

  And thus ended humanity’s brief moment in the sun…..

Dpileggi © Nov 1994